
TASMANIAīased on 6 quotes in Tasmania, ranging from $580 to $1,540, the average base conveyancing fee is about $1,000. SOUTH AUSTRALIAīased on 6 quotes in South Australia, ranging from $550 to $1,090, the average base conveyancing fee is about $810. QUEENSLANDīased on 10 quotes in Queensland ranging from $880 to $1,400, the average base conveyancing fee is about $1,050. NTīased on 6 quotes in the Northern Territory, ranging from $1,050 to $1,550, the average base conveyancing fee is about $1,260. Quotes taken from local conveyancers in May 2021: NSWīased on 10 quotes in NSW, ranging from $990 to $1,760, the average base conveyancing fee is about $1,400. Here is a list of average conveyancing fees (excluding disbursements) across Australia. Your conveyancer will base their fee on a range of factors. Local Council 10.7 certificate (formerly S149 certificate) ($53-133)Ĭonveyancing fees can vary widely within states and between states.Land Tax clearance certificate ($27.50).Local Council Building Certificate ($250).Here are some types of disbursements and their fees in NSW: These payments are called disbursements and will come on top of your conveyancer’s regular fee.

Checking on any outstanding Council rates or water bills.Ĭonveyancers can also obtain a number of certificates on your behalf and will have to pay the relevant authority.Possibly organising building and pest inspections.Reviewing the Vendor’s Statement of the property you are buying and making sure everything is in order.Sourcing the Certificate of Title of the property you are buying.

Your conveyancer can also give you advice about your obligations under state and federal law.Ī conveyancer needs to have studied property law at tertiary level for at least two years, as well as working in conveyancing in a supervised capacity for at least two years before they can apply for a conveyancing licence.īesides handling the all-important exchange of contracts and settlement when you buy a property, your conveyancer also looks after a range of other processes including: Rather than try to negotiate them yourself, it can pay to employ someone who is an expert in property law – a conveyancer. Buying a property can be a complicated exercise involving a lot of legal documents and forms.
